Exploring Contemporary Police Challenges: A Global Perspective

Policing in the 21st century is complex, with contributions from policing experts from 16 countries on 6 continents. This volume covers key policing challenges, such as Building Trust and Legitimacy, Providing Policy and Oversight, Utilizing Technology and Social Media, Developing Community Policing and Crime Reduction, Providing Police Training and Education, and Facilitating Officer Wellness and Safety.

Format: Hardback
Length: 362 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The policing landscape in the 21st century is a complex tapestry woven from a myriad of economic, political, social, and legal factors that demand constant adaptation from law enforcement agencies. To shed light on the intricacies of contemporary policing and explore the common challenges faced by police organizations worldwide, Exploring Contemporary Police Challenges: A Global Perspective is structured into six comprehensive sections. These sections delve into the core policing challenges across the globe, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex terrain law enforcement professionals navigate. Drawing inspiration from US President Barack Obama's 2015 Task Forces organization, which categorized policing challenges into six broad pillars, this volume features contributions from esteemed policing experts who focus on key areas such as building trust and legitimacy, providing policy and oversight, utilizing technology and social media, developing community policing and crime reduction strategies, offering police training and education, and fostering officer wellness and safety. Scholarly analyses and discussions of these issues in 16 countries across six continents offer a panoramic view of policing in the 21st century, highlighting the global nature of these challenges and underscoring the urgent need for countries to adapt and evolve to meet them. This volume not only broadens the scope of policing scholarship but also serves as a stark reminder that no nation can afford to ignore these rapid and profound changes.

Weight: 870g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367683344